San Blas to Temacapulín is about 242 road miles (389 km): roughly 4 h 33 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 242 mi (389 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-76D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-80D → MEX-80 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
What the drive from San Blas to Temacapulín is like
MEX-15D (137 mi) and MEX-80D (33 mi) carry about 70% of the 242 miles. It runs through 2 states: Nayarit, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-76D, MEX-15D and MEX-80D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from San Blas to Temacapulín
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Nayarit |
| MEX-76D | 7–27 | 20 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 27–144 | 117 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 144–155 | 11 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 155–175 | 20 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 175–178 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 178–211 | 33 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 211–212 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 212–216 | 4 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 216–219 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 219–242 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 96 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
What to see on the way from San Blas to Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 114), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 154)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 154)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de Nayarit (mile 33), Ixtlán del Rio (mile 85), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 114), Guachimontones (mile 130), Basílica de San Felipe Neri (mile 159), Museo de Cera (mile 159), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 163)
Museo Regional de Nayarit
In the city of Tepic, the Museo Regional de Nayarit focuses on the different cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic Nayarit.
Ixtlán del Rio
A temple built on a completely round floor plan, unusual anywhere in Mesoamerica, is the highlight at the Ixtlán del Río archaeological site, which locals call Los Toriles. An introductory gallery explains the finds.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
The Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum of agave landscape and mining, is located in the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico.
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Concerts, outdoor movie nights and food festivals are among the many events held at Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara, a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco.
Basílica de San Felipe Neri
Guadalajara's Basilica of San Felipe Neri is a Catholic church built in baroque style between 1752 and 1802 by master builder Pedro José Ciprés.
Museo de Cera
On the Plaza de la Liberación in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo de Cera has 12 rooms with more than 130 wax figures of athletes, singers, actors, politicians and religious figures. It opened in 1994.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque has two main ceramics museums, and this is one of them: the Museo Regional de la Cerámica, on Independencia Street in the center of town. The other is the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
More drives to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From San Blas to other places in Mexico
- San Blas to Teúl de González Ortega
- San Blas to Barra de Navidad
- San Blas to Comala
- San Blas to Jalpa de Cánovas
- San Blas to Boca de Pascuales
- San Blas to Santa Fe de la Laguna
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from San Blas to Temacapulín?
About 4 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 242 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from San Blas by car?
About 242 miles (389 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from San Blas to Temacapulín?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from San Blas to Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Blas to Temacapulín?
In order: MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-80D and MEX-80. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Blas to Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Ixtlán del Rio (archaeological site, mile 85, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 114, 0.5 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 154, 0.9 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.